Solutions Architect - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 264,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. in Chantilly, VA seeks a Senior Solution Architect to lead architecture across multiple task orders within a high‑security national program.

You will drive portfolio rationalization, cloud, microservices, and DevSecOps practices while mentoring teams and translating complex issues for executives. The role requires TS/SCI with Poly and 10+ years of software development, plus 5+ years as a solutions architect in large programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in CS/Engineering/IS.
• TS/SCI with Poly 10+ years in software development, DevOps, or platform engineering roles.
• 5+ years as a solutions architect.
• 3+ years leading multiple teams across task orders or similar.
• Experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines for complex applications.
• Hands-on with CI/CD tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, ArgoCD).
• Source control and branching strategies (Git, trunk-based, GitFlow).
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and services for VMs, containers, and serverless.
• Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, AKS, EKS, GKE).
• Serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, GCP).
• Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices including automated security testing.
• Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management,
• Experience evaluating and integrating AI-enabled development tools and services.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture across multiple task orders and product lines.
• Rationalize application portfolio across IDIQ, driving consistency.
• Provide architectural leadership for cohesive, scalable solutions.
• Identify opportunities to consolidate and modernize applications.
• Advise on integrating AI-enabled tools into the development lifecycle.
• Mentor engineers on DevSecOps and automation best practices.
• Communicate technical issues to executives and stakeholders.
• Monitor delivery milestones and manage risks.

Skills

CI/CD

DevOps

DevSecOps

Cloud architectures

Microservices

Agile methodologies

SAFe

Git

Jenkins

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

ArgoCD

Git

Terraform

CloudFormation

Maven

Gradle

Job description

Type of Requisition

Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications

Skills: CI/CD, DevOps, DevSecOps

Certifications: None

Experience: 15+ years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Why GDIT

Are you ready to be a part of an elite team at GDIT, working on a large-scale, pioneering National Intelligence program? This is an incredible opportunity to immerse yourself into an environment that fuses innovation, speed, and security to safeguard our Nation. At GDIT, you'll thrive in a dynamic and collaborative setting, where your technical skills will be both challenged and expanded. This program offers the chance to engage with cutting‑edge technologies and contemporary development practices in support of a vital mission. You'll play a critical role in addressing some of the most intricate security and operational challenges facing Intelligence and Homeland Security today. Come join us and contribute to a mission that truly matters, while advancing your career alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

What You’ll Achieve

• The Solution Architect plays a strategic, high-impact role at the IDIQ level, embedded within the PMO and serving as the lead architect across multiple task orders and product lines.
• Serve as the single, trusted focal point for application portfolio rationalization across the IDIQ, driving consistency and alignment among multiple projects and teams
• Provide architectural leadership across multiple task orders and product lines, ensuring solutions are cohesive, scalable, and aligned with enterprise priorities
• Proactively identify opportunities to consolidate and modernize applications, reduce technical duplication, and simplify the technical environment
• Evaluate and recommend emerging and existing technologies that improve performance, security, user experience, and mission outcomes for the customer.
• Guard against the adoption of competing or redundant technologies by driving alignment to an enterprise‑wide vision and standards
• Lead and influence the implementation of the Sponsor’s unified systems roadmap across product lines, systems, and services at the IDIQ level
• Ensure solutions consistently comply with Sponsor standards, architectures, and long‑term strategies, while balancing innovation with risk and cost
• In addition, you will help shape and execute our strategy for integrating AI‑enabled tools and capabilities into the development lifecycle by identifying opportunities for automation, improving developer productivity, and advising on responsible, mission‑aligned AI adoption.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Experience analyzing and rationalizing IT portfolio‑based platform(s) (cloud applications, hardware, software) to support enhancements to current applications and systems; as well as streamlining and consolidating stacks
• Experience and knowledge of various architecture patterns such as microservices
• Experience with designing and implementing cloud‑based solutions
• Experience architecting solutions for Salesforce and ServiceNow
• Experience in developing/supporting complex technical solutions.
• Experience and familiarity integrating with emerging technologies into an enterprise framework
• Mentor and coach engineers on DevSecOps, agile delivery, and automation best practices.
• Stay current with industry trends, tools, and practices in DevSecOps, CI/CD, cloud platforms, containers, and serverless, and recommend improvements.
• Program Delivery Oversight Monitor team roadmaps and delivery milestones
• Identify blockers and risks impacting delivery
• Conduct root cause analysis when teams miss objectives
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Translate technical issues into executive‑level communications
• Participate in Monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs) - delivery health and risk reporting
• Technical Advisory Serve as technical advisor to division leadership on strategic initiatives
• Participate in executive meetings requiring deep technical expertise
• Bridge communication between technical and non‑technical stakeholders

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.
• TS/SCI with Poly 10+ years of experience in software development, DevOps, or platform engineering roles.
• 5+ years of experience as a solutions architect
• 3+ years of experience leading multiple teams across task orders, or similar leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience designing and operating CI/CD pipelines for complex applications.
• Hands‑on experience with: CI/CD tools (e.g., Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, ArgoCD).
• Source control and branching strategies (Git, trunk‑based, GitFlow, etc.).
• Cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated services for VMs, containers, and serverless.
• Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, AKS, EKS, GKE).
• Serverless architectures (e.g., AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, Google Cloud Functions).
• Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps practices, including automated security testing and compliance integration.
• Solid understanding of agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe or similar scaled frameworks).
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Demonstrated experience evaluating and integrating AI‑enabled development tools, with the ability to identify automation opportunities, improve developer workflows, and guide responsible AI adoption within complex software environments.
• Demonstrated experience working with ServiceNow and/or Salesforce and its core capabilities, including integrating workflows managing platform configuration, and leveraging their solutions to support enterprise development operational needs.

Desired Skills and Experience

Master’s or Doctorate degree in a related field.

Certifications such as: AWS/Azure/GCP Architect or DevOps Engineer Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or similar DevOps or Agile certifications (e.g., SAFe RTE, SAFe DevOps, CSM, PSM) Security certifications (e.g., CISSP, CSSLP, CCSP) Experience implementing policy‑as‑code and security‑as‑code (e.g., OPA, Sentinel, Conftest).

Experience using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Salary and Compensation

The likely salary range for this position is $195,240 - $264,148. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Schedule and Travel

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: None Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Chantilly Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT

Our benefits package for all US‑based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post‑tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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